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Senior Incident Coordinator at Microsoft
Required Skills
cybersecurityincident managementproject managementstakeholder managementoperational excellenceprocess improvementcross-functional coordinationstrategic initiatives
About the Role
Senior Incident Coordinator role at Microsoft's Detection and Response Team (DART), leading high-impact cybersecurity incident responses globally. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, cross-functional coordination, and operational improvements in incident management. Requires flexibility for on-call duties and occasional travel.Key Responsibilities
- Serve as primary escalation point for critical cybersecurity incidents
- Direct escalation handling and coordinate cross-functional teams
- Manage resource allocation and capacity planning for large-scale incidents
- Analyze incident trends and drive operational improvements
- Implement and maintain incident management frameworks
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must Have:
- 4+ years professional experience in project management, operations, cybersecurity or related fields
- 2+ years experience guiding stakeholders across multiple levels including executives
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours as required by incident response
- Ability to meet Microsoft/customer security screening requirements including background checks
Nice to Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
- Recognized subject matter expertise in incident management and response
- Experience developing strategic initiatives in global/matrixed environments
- Proven ability to mentor, coach and develop team members
Benefits & Perks
- Industry leading healthcare